Curriculum

The curriculum of the Civil Engineering Master's Program with Thesis is structured to enable students to acquire advanced theoretical knowledge, research competence, and practical skills. The program offers an integrated educational model encompassing engineering sciences, specialized courses, and a thesis.

The curriculum consists of three main components:

• Compulsory courses: Courses aimed at deepening fundamental engineering knowledge.
• Elective courses: Courses focused on the sub-fields in which students wish to specialize.
• Thesis work: Work aimed at scientific research and producing original contributions.

This structure allows students to both improve their theoretical knowledge and acquire research-oriented practical skills.

The courses included in the program are planned to cover the fundamental sub-disciplines of civil engineering such as structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulic, and building materials. Course content is structured to include current engineering problems, modern analysis methods, and numerical modeling techniques.

Furthermore, students are guided to gain competence in:

• advanced engineering analyses,
• numerical modeling and simulation,
• experimental and theoretical research methods.

The program adopts a student-centered educational approach. Within this framework, methods such as:

• lecture,
• project-based learning,
• research and literature reviews,
• seminars and presentations are used.

This approach aims to develop students' analytical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific research skills.

Student performance is assessed using various measurement tools such as:

• midterm exams,
• final exams,
• projects and assignments,
• seminars and presentations,
• thesis work.

This process aims to holistically evaluate both students' theoretical knowledge and their application and research competencies.

The curriculum is directly linked to the program outcomes, and the learning outcomes of each course are designed to be consistent with the program outcomes. This ensures that students systematically acquire competencies such as:

• solving engineering problems,
• using modern tools,
• developing ethical and professional responsibility.

The curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated in line with the feedback of internal and external stakeholders. Within this scope:

• The program's relevance and effectiveness are increased by taking into account:
  advisory board meetings,
  student and alumni feedback,
  opinions of industry representatives.